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- Page 1 K R A ME R E LE CT R O N IC S L T D . USER MANUAL MODELS: KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP Transmitter KDS-EN2R HDMI to IP Receiver P/N: 2900-300158 Rev 2...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setting the Multicast Group ID Connecting the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R Transmitter Receiver Setup Multicasting Setup Video Wall Setup Connecting to the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R via RS-232 Configuring the System Bonjour Service IP HDMI Utility Configuring a TV Wall Setup The Web Pages... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Welcome to Kramer Electronics! Since 1981, Kramer Electronics has been providing a world of unique, creative, and affordable solutions to the vast range of problems that confront video, audio, presentation, and broadcasting professionals on a daily basis. In recent years, we have redesigned and upgraded most of our... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Achieving the Best Performance To achieve the best performance: • Use only good quality connection cables (we recommend Kramer high- performance, high-resolution cables) to avoid interference, deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated noise levels (often associated with low quality cables) •... -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Kramer Electronics has made arrangements with the European Advanced Recycling Network (EARN) and will cover any costs of treatment, recycling and recovery of waste Kramer Electronics branded equipment on arrival at the EARN facility. For details of Kramer’s recycling arrangements in your particular country go to our recycling pages at http://www.kramerelectronics.com/support/recycling/. -
Page 7: Overview
Overview The Kramer KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R are an IP transmitter (host) and receiver (client) system for HDMI and bidirectional RS-232 signals. The KDS-EN2T encodes the input signals to an IP stream and the KDS-EN2R decodes it back to HDMI and RS-232 signals. -
Page 8: Using The Cables
Note that the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R is not HDCP compliant and will not stream HDCP encrypted content and the screen will appear black. Using the Cables This product uses standard Ethernet cables (CAT 5/6/7). We recommend that you use Kramer high quality Twisted Pair cables. -
Page 9: Defining The Kds-En2T And Kds-En2R
Defining the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R This section defines the KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP Transmitter (see Section 4.1) and KDS-EN2R (see Section Section defines the underside of both the KDS- EN2T and KDS-EN2R. The KDS-EN2T HDMI to IP Transmitter Figure 1... -
Page 10: Your Kds-En2R
Connects to the LAN RJ-45 connector on the KDS-EN2T directly or via an Ethernet switch HDMI OUT Connector Connects to the HDMI acceptor RS-232 9-pin D-sub Connector Connects to an RS-232 port KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Defining the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R... -
Page 11: Underside Of The Kds-En2T/Kds-En2R
Underside of the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R The underside of both the KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R defines the button functionality, as illustrated in Figure Figure 3: KDS-EN2R Underside Press KDS-EN2T KDS-EN2R Duration MODE Button MODE Button EDID Button Short Video/graphic mode (see Section 4.3.1... - Page 12 4.3.3 Update EDID The KDS-EN2T is shipped with a factory default EDID. We recommend updating this EDID to that of the acceptor connected to the KDS-EN2R. This EDID update ensures optimum performance according to the output resolution of the connected HDMI acceptor.
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Page 13: Setting The Multicast Group Id
4.3.4 Reset to Factory Default + FW Update Press and hold (for 6 to 8 sec) the MODE button on the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R to reset to the factory default and upgrade the firmware. You can upgrade the firmware via the Web Pages or the IP HDMI Utility program (see Section 6.4.1.2... -
Page 14: Connecting The Kds-En2T/Kds-En2R
Figure 4, do the following: 1. On the KDS-EN2T, connect an HDMI source (for example, the HDMI output from a media player) to the HDMI IN connector. 2. On the KDS-EN2R, connect the HDMI OUT connector to an HDMI acceptor (for example, a projector). -
Page 15: F Igure 4: Connecting The Hdmi To Ip Transmitter And Receiver System
Figure 4: Connecting the HDMI to IP Transmitter and Receiver System KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Connecting the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R... -
Page 16: Multicasting Setup
HDMI and RS-232 content to all the clients that share its group ID; other clients that are connected to the same Ethernet switch will not receive this content. Other hosts, with different group IDs can co-exist in the system (for example, a video wall setup, see Section 5.3). KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Connecting the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R... -
Page 17: F Igure 5: Multicasting Application
Figure 5: Multicasting Application An additional KDS-EN2T host can be connected to the Ethernet switch and set to group ID 4. This host can transmit HDMI and RS-232 content to KDS-EN2R clients that are also set to group ID 4. -
Page 18: Video Wall Setup
The KDS-EN2T and KDS-EN2R units are each defined by their location in the video wall layout. Each KDS-EN2T is assigned a row number and defined by row number and position in the row. The position definition is unique and is usually defined once during the basic setup. -
Page 19: F Igure 6: Connecting The Rs-232 Y-Cable
5. Connect the 9-pin D-sub Y-cable to the three KDS-EN2T units, as illustrated Figure Figure 6: Connecting the RS-232 Y-cable 6. Set the group ID via the DIP-switches. For example, set the group ID of the: KDS-EN2T transmitting to the first row and the receivers positioned in ... -
Page 20: F Igure 7: Video Wall Application
Figure 7: Video Wall Application KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Connecting the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R... -
Page 21: Connecting To The Kds-En2T And Kds-En2R Via Rs-232
Control a peripheral machine in the transmitter receiver setup (when KDS-EN2T is connected directly to one KDS-EN2R), see Section 5.1 or the multicast setup, see Section • Chain KDS-EN2T hosts in a video wall setup, see Section 5.3 KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Connecting the KDS-EN2T/KDS-EN2R... -
Page 22: Configuring The System
Use the IP HDMI Utility or Web page/VW to configure the connected devices in the setup. Once downloaded, follow installation instructions. After installation is complete, double click the icon on your desktop. The following window appears: KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 23: F Igure 8: Ip-Hdmi Utility Main Window
Figure 8: IP-HDMI Utility Main Window To configure the devices: 1. Click the Search Device button. The software searches the network and the connected units are discovered: Figure 9: Devices Discovered on the Network KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 24: F Igure 10: Check The Devices Discovered On The Network
Figure 9 shows two devices discovered on the network, one KDS-EN2T host and one KDS-EN2R client. 2. Check the box next to the discovered unit(s). Figure 10: Check the Devices Discovered on the Network 3. Click the Get Information button. -
Page 25: F Igure 12: Apply Rs-232 And Group Id Settings
The following window appears: Figure 13: System Rebooting If you are setting up a multicasting system or a single one-to-one system the configuration is complete. To configure a TV Wall, continue to Section 6.3 KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 26: Configuring A Tv Wall Setup
IP number or the device name in the browser address bar. The following example shows how to configure a 3x3 TV wall: 1. Set a 3x3 TV Wall using three KDS-EN2T hosts and nine KDS-EN2R clients as illustrated in Figure 2. -
Page 27: F Igure 15: Tv Wall Setup - Setting The Wall Size To 3X3
Figure 16: TV Wall Setup – Setting the Position of each Display 9. In step 3, set the Bezel and Gap Compensation. If this is not required set the values to 0. KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 28: F Igure 17: Tv Wall Setup - Setting The Bezel And Gap Compensation
Section 6.4 In step 1 you can select the device that you want to fine tune (see Figure 18) when in step 2. Figure 18: Advanced Setup – Selecting a device to Fine Tune KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 29: F Igure 19: Advanced Setup -Fine Tune A Device
After selecting the device (in step 1), go to step 2 to set the control options for that selected device (see Figure 19 and the following table). Figure 19: Advanced Setup –Fine Tune a device KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 30: The Web Pages
The Web pages include two tabs, the System tab (see Section 6.4.1) and the Video Wall Setup tab (see Section 6.4.2 6.4.1 The System Tab Includes the version information, firmware update and utilities. KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 31: F Igure 20: Web Page Version Information Window
(host) and webfwc.bin for the receiver (client). Note that you have to disconnect the unit from the system before you update the firmware. Figure 21: Web Page Firmware Update Window After uploading the file follow the instructions on the screen. KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 32: F Igure 22: Web Page Basic Setup Window
The basic setup lets you set the bezel and gap compensation in 0.1mm units, as well as the wall size and the position layout, see Figure Figure 22: Web Page Basic Setup Window 6.4.3 The Advanced Setup Section 6.3.1. KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Configuring the System... -
Page 33: Technical Specifications
DIMENSIONS: 12.1cm x 9.0cm x 2.8cm (4.7" x 3.5" x 1.1"), W, D, H WEIGHT: 0.8kg (1.76lbs) approx. ACCESSORIES: Power supply , RS-232 Power supply cable Specifications are subject to change without notice at http://www.kramerelectronics.com KDS-EN2T, KDS-EN2R - Technical Specifications... - Page 35 For the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors, visit our Web site where updates to this user manual may be found. We welcome your questions, comments, and feedback. Web site: www.kramerelectronics.com E-mail: info@kramerel.com SAFETY WARNING...
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